Chapters
NAAIA - Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP)
The Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP) was created to provide an organization where insurance professionals could network and aid in the professional growth of its members. In the spring of 1988, Otis Sander, George Miller, Carl Handy and Ruth Elmore established the organization, which has evolved into the only continuous active organization for minority insurance professionals in the Atlanta area. AAIP established a relationship with NAAIA in 2005 as an affiliate chapter. On Nov. 19, 2009, AAIP was awarded a charter as a full chapter and became the 10th chapter of NAAIA
Today, the membership includes agents, underwriters, brokers, claim adjusters, risk managers, financial planners, auditors, loss control engineers, attorneys, accountants, elected public officials and professional trainers. Many of the members hold professional designations including AAI, AIC, ALCM, ARM, CCLA, CFP, ChFC, CIC, CLU, CPCU, JD, LUTCF and SCLA.
President, Ray Brown
Atlanta Association of Insurance Professionals (AAIP)
P.O. Box 10649
Atlanta, GA 30310
Telephone: (678) 296-0544
E-mail: rbrown@naaia.org
Website: www.aaip1988.org
NAAIA - Chicago, Illinois
Awarded our charter on June 12, 2003, NAAIA Chicago was founded on the principal need to positively exploit the talent pool of and business opportunities for African Americans. Working with the national organization, NAAIA Chicago builds alliances with insurance industry trade associations as well as those that represent the interests of minorities in this industry.
President, Margaret Redd
NAAIA Chicago Chapter
P.O. Box 5794
Naperville, IL 60567
Telephone: (312) 217-8650
E-mail: mredd@naaia.org
Website: www.naaiachicago.org
NAAIA - Cincinnati, Ohio
NAAIA Cincinnati the home of NAAIA's humble beginnings was chartered in 2004.
President, Mr. Charles King
NAAIA Cincinnati Chapter
3131 S. Dixie Drive, Suite 107
Dayton, Ohio 43439
Telephone: (937) 222-5884
Fax: (937) 222-5669
E-mail: cking@naaia.org
Vice-President, Mr. Mose Richardson
Telephone:
E-mail: mrichardson@ddrgi.com
NAAIA - Cleveland, Ohio
Chartered on Jan. 17, 2010, the Northeast Ohio Chapter endeavors to interact with business professionals throughout the region to improve business opportunities and career advancement for African-Americans. The chapter also seeks to encourage and develop interests in the insurance industry by minorities at the grade school, high school, and college levels.
President, Kevin Lassiter
NAAIA Northeast Ohio Chapter:
P.O. Box 391006
Solon, Ohio 44139
Telephone: (216) 392-6827
E-mail: Klassiter@naaia.org
Vice President, Richard Perry
Telephone: (216) 795-1995 X 217
E-mail: rperry@pinkney-perry.com
NAAIA - Columbus, Ohio
Chartered on Sep. 17, 2009, the Columbus, Ohio NAAIA chapter strives to advance inclusion, diversity, and opportunity within our local insurance community. We are motivated by the need to provide better networking opportunities for black insurance professionals who don’t have access to employment or advancement information. We currently have thirty-five members in our chapter and we are looking to grow in the community. Our efforts will be focused on community involvement and activism.
President, Nelson McCants
NAAIA Columbus Ohio Chapter
510 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
Telephone: (614) 917-5447
E-mail: nmccants@naaia.org
Vice President, Lee Holland
Telephone: (614) 917-5143
E-mail: lee.holland@stateauto.com
NAAIA - Dallas, Texas
The Dallas – Fort Worth Chapter of NAAIA was awarded its charter in 2008. The DFW Chapter was created to develop relationships within the insurance industry among African-Americans, share resources, and educate the younger generation about the opportunities that exist within insurance.
President, Brent Jenkins
NAAIA DFW Chapter
10455 North Central Expressway, Suite. 109-186
Dallas, TX 75231
Telephone: (214) 830-9907
E-mail: bjenkins@naaia.org
NAAIA - Detroit, Michigan
The Michigan Chapter of NAAIA was awarded its charter on July 14, 2005. NAAIA Detroit is involved on local, regional, and national levels as we build alliances with traditional insurance industry trade associations and other organizations representing the interest of minorities in the ever expanding marketplace of the insurance business. Our goal is to create a viable support system for African-American and other minority Insurance professionals that enhance careers in their related industries.
President, Charles Briggs
NAAIA - Michigan Chapter
P.O. Box 43659
Detroit, MI 48243
Telephone: (313) 393-6522
E-mail: charlesbriggs@naaia.org
Website: NAAIA - Michigan Chapter Website
NAAIA - Philadelphia, PA
NAAIA Greater Philadelphia the home of the first NAAIA National Conference was chartered in 2004. The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is dedicated to educating, encouraging and empowering African-American insurance professionals. Our organization locally has engaged in sharing information for personal growth and professional development while offering opportunities for networking, continuing education, community involvement and building mutually beneficial partnerships and sponsorships. We are anxious about our future because we have forged relationships that will allow our chapter to grow and prosper while we build on our legacy for many years to come.
President, Lawrence F. Williams ll
NAAIA-Philadelphia Chapter
5640 Gainor Road
Philadelphia, PA 19131
Telephone: (215) 868-5177
Fax: (877) 281-5206
E-mail: lwilliams@naaia.org
NAAIA - New York, NY
The New York City Tri-State Chapter of NAAIA was awarded its charter on July 14, 2004 Working with our National organization, NAAIA New York City Tri-State Chapter provides members with critical information, education, networking opportunities and a wide variety of business resources. Our goal is to provide these opportunities while giving back and educating our community.
President, Melissa Pressley
Telephone: 646 334-9879
E-mail: Janice_holt2006@hotmail.com
Vice President, Heather Wiltshire-Clement
Telephone: 212 458-2133
E-mail: Heather.WiltshireClement@chartisinsurance.com
Website: http://naaianewyork.org./
NAAIA - National Capitol/Central Maryland (NCCM) Washington, DC
The NCCM (National Capitol Central Maryland) Chapter was chartered in April 2007. Since inception our primary mission has been to develop our local membership and to empower our local minority insurance professionals through networking opportunities, educational development and legislative impact. We continue to play a key role in the planning and programming of our Legislative Conference held each year in Washington, DC. Our 2008 NCCM activities provided a “Welcome Reception” featuring a legislative Issues Briefing, and coordinated legislative activities “On the Hill”. Currently serving on our Board are: Bill Allen, Travelers; Shawn Leonard, Chubb Insurance; Veronica Wright, Grady, Wright & Associates; Loretta Fuller, Insurance Solutions and Don Johnson.
President, Monique Gaskins
Telephone: (703) 862-3525
E-mail: nccm@naaia.org
NAAIA - Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Chapter of NAAIA was awarded its charter on September 14, 2007.Our mission at Wisconsin NAAIA is to enhance the position and strengthen careers of all minority professionals in the insurance and related industries to the benefit of the companies they represent and the multicultural communities they serve.
President, Shanna M. Reid
NAAIA Wisconsin Chapter
P.O. Box 241762
Milwaukee, WI 53224
Mobile: (414) 640-4960
E-mail: smreid@naaia.org
